Quader mourns death of journo Abdul Gaffar Chowdhury

NM Desk: Dhaka, May-19,

General Secretary and Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of veteran journalist, columnist, poet and writer Abdul Gaffar Chowdhury.

In a message of condolence, the minister prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family, said a release.

Chowdhury breathed his last at the age of 88 at a London hospital this morning (Thursday morning).

The noted writer won hearts of Bangalees by writing the celebrated Ekushey song “Amar Bhaier Rokte Rangano Ekushey February”.

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